How to Deal With My Dog Has Dry Flaky Skin and Scabs?

My dog has dry flaky skin and scabs. Scabs on the skin of your dog’s are a symptom that something is not healing correctly in the area. Usually a vet will prescribe antibiotics or ointments, but these only provide temporary relief and will not correct the cause of the problem. Once your dog gets better, the scabs will come back again. This can be very frustrating for your dog because it seems as though the scabs are on and have been there forever.

There are several things you can try to help get rid of these annoying scabs: One is to moisturize your dog regularly. You should do this every day, but if your dog is especially bad affected, you should increase the frequency to ten or fifteen times a day. This will increase the amount of moisture the skin has and will help the healing process. Make sure you use an oil-free moisturizer.

Another remedy that can be done at home is to soak your dog in warm water: You do need to be careful here however. Do not soak your dog in extremely hot water, because this could lead to scarring and burns. Just soak him in the warm water of a shower or bath tub for about fifteen minutes. After this procedure, you should see your dog’s skin starting to heal.

For an even greater effect, rub Vaseline on the scabs: It is a good idea to cover both the scabs and the area around them with Vaseline to help seal in the moisture. Do not use this remedy near the eyes, because it could cause temporary blindness. However, this may help to slow down the healing of the dry flaky skin in your dog’s eyes.

If none of these solutions help to stop your dog – from scratching his scabs then you may want to try flea medicine. There are many brands of dog flea medication available today at pet stores and online. Some are better than others and some are better for certain types of dogs than others. These flea medications have been known to help dogs heal from scabies as well.

Once you have tried all three solutions outlined – above and still have not found relief from your dog’s constant scratching, you may want to consult with a vet. If your dog is sick then there may be a more serious problem that your dog is fighting. In some cases antibiotics can help to alleviate the symptoms of dry flaky skin and scabs.

You should never take your dog’s illness lightly as it could be life threatening.